Traveling with a baby is no tiny feat. Tips for traveling with a baby from a super mom traveler.
June 14, 2004 -- Traveling with a baby can be a daunting task, but author Princesca Ene has gathered the wisdom of well-traveled parents who have come up with road-tested tricks in her latest book "Traveling with a Baby"
They said being flexible and creative can really cut the clutter.
One idea is using baby gear that has dual purposes. For example, a stroller that lies flat can double as a bassinet on a trip to the relatives and its basket can help relieve the travel load.
Another idea is to pack all your baby’s outfits in see-through Ziploc® bags - top, bottoms & socks. That way friends and family can help dress your child and allow you some free time. Take outfits that will dry overnight. Jeans and wool may not dry overnight.
Many well-traveled parents also love carrying their little ones in slings or baby carriers. Babies love them and many child specialists highly recommend using them for the prolonged close contact they provide between babies and parents. While in Malta with Jimmy (4 months old), I carried him around in a sling. He really loved being close to me and looking around. Plus there was so much traffic; I would’ve felt uncomfortable leaving him in a stroller. Parent, Dallas, Texas
When flying and checking in more than one piece of luggage, pack half your clothes in your baby’s luggage and carry half of theirs in your luggage. If one bag gets lost or misplaced, you and your baby will have at least half of your things.
Pre-pack a first aid travel kit. You can pack it all in an old lunch box. You don’t want to get caught on the road without the right backup in case of an emergency, no matter how small of an emergency it might be. Ask your pediatrician for the name and number of a doctor they’d recommend in the city or the country you are traveling to.
Many hotels now offer wonderful services for parents traveling with their baby, I stayed at a hotel in San Francisco that baby-proofed my room; they even covered the balcony railings with mesh. Many hotels will setup a baby cot in your room, some offer baby-sitting services – make sure you ask before reserving.
Most of all, don’t forget your sense of humor. Even the best-laid plans can fall apart.
PRINCESCA ENE is available for interviews, nationally by phone.
To book an interview with Princesca Ene, please call
Karen David at (310) 936-0424 or email her at kdavid@travelingwbaby.com
Traveling with a baby ISBN 0974723908, LCCN 2003116355. Paperback, 6 x 6˝”, 192 pages, price $12.95
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